Plus: The big leaguer with a home aquarium
Braves star Ozzie Albies first became interested in fish and fish tanks growing up in CuraƧao -- a Dutch Caribbean, baseball-loving paradise with some of the clearest waters and busiest reefs on Earth. As soon as he settled into his own place in Marietta, Ga., and had signed a long-term contract with the Braves, Albies got to work getting his own tanks built around the house. It was a reminder of home 1,178 miles away. Along with the koi fish pond, Albies has three tanks inside -- measuring 550, 300 and 450 gallons. All fresh water. The biggest is 12-feet long, while the other two are eight feet. Of course, he also has a favorite fish. "When I call him, he always comes to me," Albies said. "You splash the water to give him the sign like, 'Hey, I'm here.'" |
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When Dodgers fan Giuseppe Mancuso told Mookie Betts that he'd name his daughter after the Dodgers star if he homered in that at-bat, Betts laughed it off. Then he homered. And now he's seen the birth certificate ... |
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Randy Arozarena took a full-on tumble into the stands, and he got some help from a Giants fan who practically picked him up and lifted him back onto the field. |
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Not only did Tony Kemp make this daring sliding catch up against the wall, he also sprung to his feet and flashed a cannon arm to third to complete the double play. |
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Is it really a surprise that the team from CuraƧao -- which featured not one but two future big leaguers -- won the 2004 Little League World Series? This is their story. |
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Start with the Pirates and Mets at 1 p.m. ET, then join a big matchup between the Rays and Giants at 4. Next, catch the Yankees in Atlanta to take on the Braves before joining Brewers-Dodgers at 10:30. |
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Miguel Cabrera hit his 509th career HR to move into a tie with Gary Sheffield for 26th all-time. Which Hall of Famer is next up on the list? |
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